CVC & Collectables presents the 1999-S New Jersey State Quarter (Gem Proof), a San Francisco Mint issue from the first year of the 50 State Quarters Program. This clad proof quarter features mirrored fields, frosted devices, and a reverse depicting George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River with the inscription “Crossroads of the Revolution.”
Coin Highlights
Year: 1999
Mint Mark: S
Denomination: Quarter Dollar
Program: 50 State Quarters Program
Finish: Gem Proof
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Weight: 5.67 grams
Diameter: 24.3 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 3,713,359
Obverse: Portrait of George Washington
Reverse: Washington crossing the Delaware River and “Crossroads of the Revolution”
Historical Significance
The New Jersey quarter honors one of the most famous scenes of the American Revolution, showing Washington’s crossing of the Delaware on the way to the victories at Trenton and Princeton. The design was based on Emanuel Leutze’s well-known painting, giving this coin one of the strongest historical themes in the entire State Quarters series.
Collectibility
The 1999-S New Jersey Gem Proof is a strong addition to first-year State Quarter proof sets, modern U.S. Mint collections, and Revolutionary War-themed holdings. Its proof finish, historical reverse, and San Francisco production make it a popular choice for collectors building complete clad proof runs of the series.
